Podcasts

A weekly podcast on what CURE does best: provide Cancer Updates, Research & Education. Each week, you’ll hear from patients, survivors, caregivers, advocates or health care professionals regarding the entire cancer continuum - ranging from specific cancer types to side effects to the psychological strains a cancer diagnosis can have on an individual and their loved ones.

There's Always Hope in Prostate Cancer

November 21st 2019, 7:00pm

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On this week’s episode of the CURE Talks Cancer podcast, we talk with Grammy-winning songwriter and vocal producer Kuk Harrell about what it’s like to be “on the other side” of his prostate cancer diagnosis, and how he’s using his platform to shine a light on the disease.

The Basics of Lung Cancer

November 14th 2019, 9:43pm

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In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Mark Socinski to learn more about stage 3 lung cancer and what others should know about the disease.

How Social Determinants of Health Affect Your Cancer Treatment

November 7th 2019, 6:54pm

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In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Kassandra Alcaraz, PhD, MPH, about a new phenomenon that's gaining traction across the healthcare universe called the social determinants of health.

What Is (and What Isn't) Palliative Care?

October 31st 2019, 5:00pm

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In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Donald Sullivan, MD, MA, MCR, associate professor of medicine at Oregon Health and Science University and the VA Portland healthcare system, about his research into palliative care and prolonged survival in patients with cancer.

Live for Today: One Testicular Cancer Survivor's Journey to Advocacy

October 24th 2019, 5:00pm

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In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Scott Petinga, who was diagnosed with and overtreated for his stage 1 testicular cancer, about his journey and how he now advocates for other patients.

Triumph Over Cancer: Riding 'Coast 2 Coast'

October 17th 2019, 5:00pm

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Now a 10-year survivor of bone cancer, Dana Vaughns chose to triumph over his disease and joined Bristol-Myers Squibb on its Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer ride.

One Survivor's 'Twist' on Cancer

October 10th 2019, 5:00pm

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In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, Twist Out Cancer founder Jenna Benn Shersher shares on her journey with grey zone lymphoma and how her organization helps pair individuals to use art as an outlet to cope through cancer.

Receiving a Lung Cancer Diagnosis in 48 Hours

October 3rd 2019, 5:00pm

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In this episode of the "CURE Talks Cancer" podcast, the keynote speaker for the CURE Patient-Focused Sessions at the New York Lung Cancers Symposium shares how a pain under her arm led to her diagnosis in less than 48 hours.

Fighting Physician Bias Against Unmarried Patients With Cancer

September 26th 2019, 5:00pm

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In this episode of the “Cure Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Joan DelFattore about how she overcame the physician bias she encountered during her cancer treatment.

Crowdfunding and the High Cost of Cancer

September 19th 2019, 5:00pm

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In this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Benjamin Breyer about a phenomenon that’s raising big questions, big concerns and big money across the cancer landscape: crowdfunding.